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Bladder Stones Bladder stones are hard calcified masses found in the urinary bladder. They are composed of solidified minerals found in the urine that gradually build up over time and form stones. They are painful and cause discomfort to the patient and also block the urine outflow or bladder emptying.
Urinary bladder, kidney, ureter
It has several underlying causes, which include:
Most of the time, bladder stones remain asymptomatic and don't cause any discomfort to the patient. If the stones are tiny, they pass out through urine easily. However, large stones cause pain and discomfort to the person and if neglected can cause bladder tumour also. Some other symptoms include:
The doctors can diagnose bladder stones through various tests, which include:
Lower abdominal imaging like X-rays, CT scans, flexible cystoscopy and ultrasound evaluate the presence, size, and exact location of the bladder stones.
If bladder stones are tiny, drinking plenty of water is recommended to pass them through urination.
Taking alkalizers with water also dissolutes uric acid stones to some extent. However, the overuse of alkalizers can be harmful and can further lead to the formation of calcium phosphate stones in the bladder.
With large stones, cystolitholapaxy is one of the common procedures for removing bladder stones. It removes the stones by breaking them into smaller fragments using laser or ultrasonic methods.
In case of very large stones key hole surgery of the bladder is done to remove the stones.
There is no way to prevent the occurrence of bladder stones. If you have issues associated with the prostate, like delayed emptying of the bladder after urination, you can consult your doctor so that you don’t develop bladder stones. For people with UTIs, it is always recommended to double void your bladder so that there is no urine left in the bladder after urination.
Drinking a lot of water can help prevent the formation of stones by making the urine less concentrated in people who are at risk of developing bladder stones.
Bladder stone pain can resemble a lot with other similar conditions like:
The incidence of bladder stones is increasing in developing countries because of dietary changes and dehydration. Deficiency of vitamins and the intake of fatty diets are associated with the risk of developing bladder stones. In India, 1-19% of the population has bladder stones. It is more common in men over the age of 50 years.
With treatment advancement, bladder stones are treated effectively with minimally invasive surgical procedures. Moreover, the treatment of enlarged prostate is recommended in patients having a history of urinary bladder stones to prevent a recurrence.
If left untreated, bladder stones grow in size and create issues like urinary tract infections, pain, bleeding, and discomfort during urination. They also lead to chronic damage to the bladder muscles, thus making them weak.
Bladder stones, just like kidney stones, form because of excess calcium oxalate, calcium phosphates, and uric acid in your urine. This build-up of crystals further speeds up if you have some issue in bladder emptying.
If you are facing any similar signs or symptoms please contact the BLK-Max team to schedule an appointment at : +91-11-30403040
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